It is possible in case of short lived nations to prepare a continuous chronology of their history but not so in case of India whose source material is being destroyed by nature because of its longevity. Indians have evolved their special type of historiography suitable not only to describe their past but also to help the nation to continue its life for long in future. It was a carefully studied decision. It saved the Indian nation for the last thousands of years from the man-made attacks as well as natural calamities. It also saved their nation from the bad effects of ample prosperity which some countries are found experiencing at present. The availability of continuous chronology of short lived nations may be useful to other nations for information, but not much for guidance to plan their future. Indian historiography is definitely useful for this. They can understand the secrets of longevity of the Hindus. The Indian notion of historiography is much superior to the European one.

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